Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale

HS code 551130 covers the production and sale of yarn made from artificial staple fibers, excluding sewing thread. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of textile products. The demand for these yarns is driven by the growing need for affordable, versatile, and sustainable textile solutions across various end-use industries, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial applications.

The production of yarn covered under HS code 551130 typically involves a series of processes, including fiber preparation, spinning, and finishing. Artificial staple fibers, such as rayon or polyester, are first cut into short lengths and then processed through carding and drawing machines to align and blend the fibers. The prepared fibers are then spun into continuous yarn using techniques like ring spinning or open-end spinning. Finally, the yarn may undergo various finishing processes, such as dyeing, texturizing, or winding, to impart desired properties and prepare it for retail sale.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 551130 yarns include artificial staple fibers, such as 550320 rayon staple fibers or 550320 polyester staple fibers, as well as various chemicals, dyes, and auxiliary materials used in the spinning and finishing processes. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as carding machines, spinning frames, and winding equipment, are essential for the efficient production of these yarns.

The primary output of HS code 551130 is yarn made from artificial staple fibers, which is then consumed by various downstream industries. These yarns are used in the production of a wide range of textile products, including 551211 woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, 551311 woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, and 560311 nonwovens. The availability of these yarns in retail-ready packages also supports the growth of the 611030 (sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted) and 620462 women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton industries.